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Exquisite 1840s Steel Engraving - FROM THE ORIGINAL IN THE COLLECTION OF SIR JOHN SHELLEY SIDNEY Engraved by: COCHRAN ALGERNON SIDNEY (1622-1683), English politician, second son of Robert, 2nd earl of Leicester, and of Dorothy Percy, daughter of Henry, 9th earl of Northumberland, was born at Penshurst, Kent, in 1622. As a boy he showed much talent, which was carefully trained under his father?s eye. In 1632 with his elder brother Philip he accompanied his father on his mission as ambassador extraordinary to Christian IV. of Denmark, whom he saw at Rendsburg. In May 1636 Sidney went with his father to Paris, where he became a general favorite, and from there to Rome. In October 1641 he was ?given a troop in his father?s regiment in Ireland, of which his brother, known as Lord Lisle, was in command. In August 1643 the brothers returned to England. At Chester their horses were taken by the Royalists, whereupon they again were put out to sea and landed at Liverpool. - The poet and courtier Sir Philip Sidney was his great uncle. He was educated at home, at Penshurst in Kent, and travelled abroad with his father as a child. Between 1641 and 1643, he and his older brother, Viscount Lisle, saw military service against the rebels in Ireland. When they returned home, both brothers declared for the Parliamentary side, and Sidney received grievous wounds at Marston Moor in July 1644. Between May 1645 and October 1648 he was successively governor of Chichester, governor of Dublin and Lieutenant-General of Horse in Ireland and Lieutenant of Dover Castle. While in this last capacity he was involved in some discreditable episode, the details of which are now forgotten, and had to resign. This incident, whatever it was, effectively brought his military career to an end. Algernon Sidney was beheaded on December 7 1683. Enlarged view of the top vignette. A beautiful elaborate fleur de lis scrollwork decorative border surrounds the image, with a tiny vignette at the top of the portrait image. The vignette may represent the family coat of arms or crest.The celtic like ornamental perimeter scrollwork surrounding the portrait is a beautiful work of art, typical of a John Tallis type production. A great historical portrait print for a genealogy buff looking for family heritage or royalty type prints. Approximate Portrait Image Area Size: 4 X 5 inches Approximate Size With Decorated Border and vignettes: 6 1/4 X 7 inches Approximate Overall Size with margins: 7 X 10 1/2 inches CONDITION: Suitable browning from age. Very Good Condition. Portrait Image area is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail and in Very Good Condition. Blank on Reverse side and printed heavier paper. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. N° de ref. del artículo 11458
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